Payton Thorne named Auburn's starting quarterback, fans react
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Payton Thorne, a transfer from Michigan State, has won the starting quarterback job for Auburn, beating out Robby Ashford. Thorne's leadership and efficiency throwing the ball were key factors in his selection. Auburn's head coach, Hugh Freeze, is expected to make an official announcement later. Thorne had his best season with Michigan State in 2021, passing for 3,240 yards and 27 touchdowns. Auburn has struggled with quarterback consistency in recent years, with Bo Nix and TJ Finley both moving on to other programs.
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